Religious Authority

The second of Shawwal marked the 25th anniversary of the passing of Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Muhammad Hosseini Shirazi, a prominent Shia religious authority remembered for his scholarly contributions and his stance against authoritarianism. Born in 1347 AH in the holy…

Grand Ayatollah Shirazi: Some Narrations Recommend Acts of Worship for Nowruz ————————————– Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq Shirazi said that, according to some narrations, Nowruz includes recommended acts such as prayer and fasting, noting that jurists have endorsed these practices based…

Office of Grand Ayatullah Shirazi Announces Saturday Eid al-Fitr ———————————- The office of the Supreme Religious Authority, Grand Ayatullah Shirazi, announced that Saturday will mark the First day of Shawwal al-Mukarram, hence Eid al-Fitr. In a statement viewed by Shia…

Chaldean Patriarch Louis Raphael Sako Announces Resignation ——————————– Louis Raphael Sako, head of the Chaldean Catholic Church, announced on Tuesday that he has submitted his resignation from the leadership of the church, stating that the decision has been accepted by…

Book by Martyred Ayatullah Hassan al-Shirazi Highlights Life, Thought of Imam Hasan (peace be upon him) —————————————— A book titled “The Word of Imam Hasan (peace be upon him)” by the martyred scholar Ayatullah Sayyid Hassan al-Shirazi offers an intellectual…

Grand Ayatullah Shirazi: Self-Accountability Is Key to Personal Growth During Ramadan ———————————————————— Grand Ayatollah Sayid Sadiq al-Hussaini al-Shirazi has emphasized that the holy month of Ramadan offers an important opportunity for believers to transform their character and strengthen their spiritual…

Grand Ayatollah Shirazi Emphasizes Ethics, Self-Discipline, Women’s Religious Responsibility During Annual Ramadan Speech for Women ————————————- Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Hussaini al-Shirazi, addressed the annual women’s gathering at his residence in Qom, highlighting the spiritual and ethical imperatives of Ramadan…

Fasting Across Religions Reflects Shared Spiritual Traditions ———————————— Fasting is among the oldest recorded spiritual practices, observed in various forms across the world’s major religions. While its rules and rituals differ, it is widely regarded as a means of drawing…

Grand Ayatullah Shirazi calls for ascending ranks of piety, investing in Ramadan for self-building and correcting one’s path —————————- Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi called on believers to rise to higher levels of piety and to make full use…

Funeral Held in Qom for Scholar Sheikh Mohammad Reza Mamqani Ahead of Burial in Najaf ——————————- The holy city of Qom on Tuesday witnessed the funeral procession of prominent Islamic scholar and researcher Sheikh Mohammad Reza Mamqani, in preparation for…